Key facts
- Armenia's Central Electoral Commission confirmed final parliamentary election results.
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured a majority.
- Opposition forces are protesting the election results.
- Opposition forces allege fraud in the election.
- Opposition forces are calling for a new election.
- Russia criticized the fairness of the vote.
The Central Electoral Commission of Armenia has officially confirmed the final results of the recent parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has secured a decisive majority in the legislature. This outcome has been met with significant opposition from other political forces within Armenia. These opposition groups are alleging widespread fraud during the election process and are demanding that a new vote be conducted. Adding to the controversy, Russia has also publicly criticized the fairness of the Armenian election. The confirmed results mean that Prime Minister Pashinyan's party is set to form the next government, despite the ongoing protests and international scrutiny.